Quincy University - Gyrfalcon Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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Dental Research Project On November 30, 1960, Quincy College and the Adams County Health Department joined Jn a Dental Research Project, directed by W. J. Schwagger, M.D. This project was conducted in the hope to clear up gum disease, which is caused by an excessive tartar build-up on the teeth. The students ' teeth were first examined by Dr. Schwagger and an assistant. The more than 400 students participating in the project were then divided into three groups according to the amount of tartar present on their teeth. The students were instructed to use either their own toothpaste or the tooth powder pescribed to them. After five months the students will again be examined to see if the treated tooth pow- der has removed or prevented tartar formation.

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Dr. Reinhard Schwartz-Schilling, organist and composer, of the West Berlin Academy of Music. Philosopher Dr. Anthony Nemetz of Ohio State University. Learned Lecturers A philosopher who believed that America is confronted with a moral crises and that the beatniks attempted to tell the nation this and failed; a famous organist from West Berlin, and a judge who believed that laws should be administered with a touch of charity and under- standing, were some of the visitors to the campus in 1960-61. They came under the auspices of the various social-academic student organizations and the college department to address both students and faculty. Judge Richard Scholz of Adams County Court. Author Covelle Newcomb, well-known writer of biographies. 77 Concert pianist Stephen Kovacs, artist of the Community Concert Association.

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Sandbagging the Mississippi On April 5, 1960, Quincy College students volunteered to help sandbag the flooded area to the north of Quincy. The levee near Meyer broke early in the morning, and was not under control until the next evening. Many of the boys worked straight through for nearly two and a half days. They were transported to Meyer by Army trucks and obtained the materials to work with from local farmers and volunteer organizations. The annual executive committee meeting of the Quincy College Alumni Association was held on February 11, 1961. At this meeting, the committee made plans for the coming year. Chapter officials re- ported outstanding results in the membership and loyalty fund program and readiness to undertake additional projects in support of Quincy College. 79